Catalyst to reduce carbon monoxide in the mainstream smoke of a cigarette

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9107452
APP PUB NO 20040250827A1
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10460631

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Cut filler compositions, cigarette paper, cigarette filters, cigarettes, methods for making cigarettes and methods for smoking cigarettes are provided, which involve the use of a catalyst capable converting carbon monoxide to carbon dioxide. The catalyst comprises nanoscale metal and/or metal oxide particles supported on high surface area support particles. The catalyst can be prepared by combining a metal precursor solution with high surface area support particles to form a mixture, or by combining a metal precursor solution with a colloidal solution to form a mixture, and then heat treating the mixture.

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PHILIP MORRIS USA INC6601 WEST BROAD STREET RICHMOND VA 23230

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Deevi, Sarojini Midlothian, US 33 1043
Koller, Kent B Chesterfield, US 30 886

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